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The What & Why of Xeriscaping
The What & Why of Xeriscaping
Salt Lake City and surrounding Utah communities have access to limited water resources. It's sometimes easy to forget the Wasatch Front is in the middle of desert terrain. Expanding population and increased environment impact awareness has made xeriscaping a very fashionable way to landscape homes and business properties.
What is xeriscaping? Xeriscapes are water-wise landscapes that take into account planning, design and maintenance principles in order to help save water. The word xeriscape is from the Greek word “xeros” meaning dry, and “scape” meaning view or scene. The term xeriscape was coined and trademarked by the Denver Water Department in 1978 as a response to the need for landscaping to conserve water following a drought in the western US. the year before.
Salt Lake City and surrounding Utah communities have access to limited water resources. It's sometimes easy to forget the Wasatch Front is in the middle of desert terrain. Expanding population and increased environment impact awareness has made xeriscaping a very fashionable way to landscape homes and business properties.
What is xeriscaping? Xeriscapes are water-wise landscapes that take into account planning, design and maintenance principles in order to help save water. The word xeriscape is from the Greek word “xeros” meaning dry, and “scape” meaning view or scene. The term xeriscape was coined and trademarked by the Denver Water Department in 1978 as a response to the need for landscaping to conserve water following a drought in the western US. the year before.
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Utah's xeriscape and
landscape install specialist
Utah's xeriscape & landscape install specialist
Rock N Gravel is Utah's xeriscape and landscape installation specialist. We can help in any step along the way or create execute a comprehensive xeriscape / landscape plan for your property. We have the crew, plants and materials to make everything come together to create beautiful outdoor spaces!
Rock N Gravel is Utah's xeriscape and landscape installation specialist. We can help in any step along the way or create execute a comprehensive xeriscape / landscape plan for your property. We have the crew, plants and materials to make everything come together to create beautiful outdoor spaces!
